Ramzy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I just did a search through my entire computer, and i got about 340MB worth of worthless thumbs.db files. I understand that it would dramatically reduce CCleaner's speed, but it would be a nice option. Maybe couple it with a warning box, "WARNING about to use "Thumbs.db Cache" This will clear the image preview cache. This option will slow down cleaning times dramatically." Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 In Windows Explorer go to Folder Options then View then select Do not cache thumbnails then Apply to All Folders "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramzy Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 I understand this option exists. However, thumbnail caching is a good thing. As it provides you with faster thumbnail previews -- especially in large folders. The idea of clearing out our thumbs.db cache is to remove cache files from old photo's you don't even have anymore / folders you haven't opened for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.brownstone Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I second this request. In Vista, this file is not present, but when downloading walls, skins, whatever that is zipped and made on a XP machine, there always is that damn thumbs.db file... My Facebook page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireryone Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I third that, even though there is another way to do it, it is nice to have everything in one place. Another for the advanced section I'd say. fireryone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burtman Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I fourth that Actually in Vista the same is (apparently) present, though seemingly invisible. Turn it off with 'Organize | Folder and Search Options | View tab' and check the 'Always show icons, never thumbnails' - ask me no more; I'm using Vista under duress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I'd like to "fifth" that - removing unwanted thumbs.db files would be a great additional feature - especially as it can free up a huge amount of disk space! Piriform, please? Em i use CCleaner weekly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramzy Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 I'm glad other people want it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanmaPHreak79 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I also agree this should be part of ccleaner. It dosen't matter that there is another way to do it there is another way to clean out your cookies too but to be a central program to clean everything i think ccleaner needs to have this feature maybe not checked as a default option but the option should be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted March 20, 2009 Moderators Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ranma? you are behind. I already has this feature (originally request was in june of 2008) under Windows Explorer (on the windows tab) you should see Thumbnail Cache here is the code in the embedded ini [Thumbnail Cache]LangSecRef=3002LangRef=3131DetectOS=6.0Default=trueFileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer|thumbcache_*.db maybe I am wrong and you mean the actual thumbs.db files (a file that MS stopped using in Vista I believe cause I can't find any sign of them) ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmillerusaf Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Ranma? you are behind. I already has this feature (originally request was in june of 2008) under Windows Explorer (on the windows tab) you should see Thumbnail Cache here is the code in the embedded ini [Thumbnail Cache]LangSecRef=3002LangRef=3131DetectOS=6.0Default=trueFileKey1=%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer|thumbcache_*.db maybe I am wrong and you mean the actual thumbs.db files (a file that MS stopped using in Vista I believe cause I can't find any sign of them) To everyone here: These files are still kept in Vista, just in a different directory and under a different naming format... May I direct your attention to: \Users\[user Account Name]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer The files will have the format similar to "thumbcache_xxxx.db" and of course are hidden files. Hope this helps everyone. swagger There's always an exception to the rule. I'm that exception. Desktop ----- AMD Athlon 3700+ (2.64Ghz), 2GB DDR 400, ASUS A8N-SLI Premium, 500GB HD, Windows XP Pro SP3, Avira Antivir Personal At work ----- Intel C2D T1700 (1.6Ghz), 2GB DDR2 667, Dell OUY141, 80GB HD, Windows XP Pro SP2, Symantec 10 Laptop ----- Intel C2D P8400 (2.4 Ghz), 4GB DDR3 1066, Mainboard, 160GB HD, Dualboot: Windows 7/openSUSE 11.1, Avira Antivir Personal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoKenny Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Have a look at PureRa: http://raproducts.org "Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school." - Albert Einstein IE7Pro user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdrift Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I second this request.In Vista, this file is not present, but when downloading walls, skins, whatever that is zipped and made on a XP machine, there always is that damn thumbs.db file... Rest assured Vista/Windows 7 *do* cache thumbnails. The thumbnails cache has been centralized. See here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/73720-thumbnail-cache.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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